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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.75, 1,290.71 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.75, 1,290.71 and 542.49 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.75 : 1,290.71 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.75/1,290.71 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.75x = 1,290.71 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.75x = 700,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,194.56/935.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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